A Day at Sea

A Day at Sea is a full day spent sailing between two ports. Vacations To Go
sells cruises ranging from 3 nights to 110 nights in length, and most of
them include at least one "Day at Sea," sometimes more.

Some people who haven't cruised are worried that they'll be bored during
a Day at Sea. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Every day on a cruise ship is filled with choices - things to do, people
to meet and places to go. Whether you pack your days with activities
from sunup to sundown or prefer to take things at a more leisurely pace,
a cruise can provide just the type of vacation you are looking for.

Here's an idea of what you can expect from a day at sea during a cruise.

A Day at Sea - A Floating Resort is Yours to Discover

You awake in the morning with the sun streaming in the window and the
deep blue sea stretching out before you, to the horizon. Will you head
to the promenade deck to meet the fitness director for a brisk morning
walk or jog around the ship, or place a call to room service and indulge
yourself in a leisurely breakfast in bed? You slip on your exercise
clothes and you're off, but half an hour later you realize those walks
through your neighborhood will never measure up to the open-air laps you
just took around your sleek ocean liner.

Back in your stateroom, you shower before heading to the formal dining
room to enjoy a full-service breakfast. It's white table cloths and
impeccably dressed staff, attentive to your every whim, but your casual
dress is the norm for breakfast. By now, your waiter knows you by name
and has prepared your coffee just the way you like it. The main dining
room is rarely more than half full for breakfast, as many passengers
choose the more casual, buffet-style restaurant. Will you try the Eggs
Benedict today, or have the chef whip up an omelette? There's no need to
check the price - all your meals are included.

You glance at your copy of the ship's daily program, which was slipped
under your stateroom door the previous evening. This is your guide to
the world of activities and events offered onboard for that particular
day - and there is something for every style and age. Perhaps you'll take
part in the games and contests happening outside by the pool, or join an
aerobics class or work out in the state-of-the-art gym. Perhaps you'll
attend a lecture about the culture and history of the ports you'll be
visiting, take a cooking or computer class, or sign up for a ballroom
dancing lesson.

If the kids have come along, they'll be plotting their very own schedule
of activities for the day - treasure hunts, T-shirt decorating, and
pizza parties at the Kid's Camp.

Later this afternoon, you could play a game of bingo or take a gaming
lesson in the ship's casino. Perhaps you'll drop by the art auction or
visit the ship's boutiques and duty-free shops. You and your shipmates
can take part in a fun (and funny!) passenger game show in the ship's
main show lounge. Try a Swedish massage or a relaxing and revitalizing
spa treatment. Or, if you are in a more leisurely mood today, just laze
in the sun by the pool, or find a quiet spot in the library and curl up
with a good book. There are cozy and private places to read on even the
largest ships.

Think that cruises have a lot to offer during the day? When the sun goes
down, shipboard life is just heating up! Before dinner, you may enjoy
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while mingling with fellow guests. Single
guests will enjoy meeting others who are on their own at the singles
cocktail party or social. Then, enjoy a world-class meal in the main
dining room, where the service and cuisine are exceptional. Of course,
the buffet restaurant is still an option for dinner, and on many ships
there are other specialty restaurants from which to choose.

After dinner, head to the main show lounge for a Broadway or Vegas-style
show performed by the ship's talented entertainment staff. The kids
won't be left out of the fun at night; they may have their own dinner
engagement this evening with some of their newfound friends. Later,
while you are at the show, the older kids will have a blast at the teen
disco, while the little ones watch movies and eat ice cream sundaes at
the kids-only slumber party!

After the show, you can try your luck at the slots or gaming tables in
the ship's lively casino, or sit back and listen to a live jazz band or
chamber music in one of the ship's lounges. Maybe you'll dazzle your
fellow passengers with your vocal talents during karaoke or at a
sing-along in the piano bar! Or just dance the night away to the pulsing
beat of the disco. Whatever you do, don't forget the midnight buffet!

After a day custom-made to your tastes, you'll wonder what you ever did
for excitement on dry land.

For a list of frequently asked questions and answers for first-time cruisers,
click here.